I’ve updated our holiday gift guide with new items and up-to-date prices. If you want some ideas to add to your Christmas list, or if you’re shopping for any fellow photographers during the holiday season, we’ve got you covered!
Camera Gear Accessories Category Archive
Gitzo Adventury 45 L Backpack Review
When you hear the name of the Italian brand Gitzo, you probably think of high-end tripods. What’s less known is that Gitzo also has three backpacks in its portfolio. One is more urban-oriented, the Gitzo Légende. The other two are almost identical models apart from size (30L and 45L) and...
Where and How to Sell Used Camera Equipment
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your camera or switch systems altogether, getting the most value out of your used equipment can be tricky. I recently completed a pretty significant sale of gear, and actually ended up selling via each major method - used equipment retailers, online forums, eBay, and in-person...
Neutral Density Filters in Photography, Explained
As, photographers we often struggle with a lack of light, necessitating uncomfortably high ISOs or dangerously long shutter speeds. But there are occasions with the opposite problem: too much light. In these moments, neutral density filters are invaluable. What Are Neutral Density Filters? Neutral density (ND) filters are simply dark...
Adapting Lenses for Fun and Profit
It seems that once you’ve bought into a camera mount, you’re stuck there unless you switch systems. But, in the dark realm of photography, there’s a way to cross the mysterious border between lens mounts. That’s adapting lenses – in other words, taking a lens from one system and mounting it to another.
The Fastest Memory Cards for Nikon: 36 Tested
I’ve updated my tests of the fastest memory cards for Nikon, now with 36 cards tested! This includes CFexpress, XQD, and SD cards. This update adds five new cards in total, which placed #9, #15, #16, #18, and #20. Plus, one of the new cards is my top pick for value.
Dockcase Studio 8-in-1 Review: A Smart USB-C Hub
Photographers constantly have to copy photos from their memory cards. And in this day and age, there are four main card formats being used in new cameras: CFExpress A, CFExpress B, SD, and occasionally micro SD. The most common way to read these formats is through a card reader. Unfortunately...
Updated: How to Back Up Photos to a Hard Drive Using Your Phone
The tempting idea of traveling lightweight is rarely easy as a photographer. It doesn't take much - just an extra lens here, a sturdier tripod there - and your bag suddenly weighs as much as a bull elephant. While I can't totally cure your PEES (Packing Excessive Equipment Syndrome), my...
Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L Review
Recently, I was asked what piece of photography equipment I use the most. At first, I almost said "my camera". But then I thought about it and reconsidered my answer. While it is true that I use my camera for 100% of my photographic work, there is another piece of...
Graduated Neutral Density Filters Explained
At a time when photography software can do almost anything, is there any reason to use physical glass filters in front of your lens? Absolutely! Some problems are still best solved with filters. Today, I’ll introduce one of my favorite types: the graduated neutral density (GND) filter.